evaluation plan for the Bachelor of Science in Nursing Programs.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES:

Faculty shall:

Teaching Responsibilities:

1. Promote high standards of academic achievement and integrity in assigned courses;
2. Implement established course syllabi or develop new syllabi in accordance with College standards;
3. Harmonize course content among sections of the same course;
4. Review student work and report grades to students on a timely basis;
5. Maintain documentation according to college and program policy;
6. Engage in continuing development of effective instructional strategies;
7. Hold regular office hours for student conferences;
8. Maintain a portfolio of student advisees, guiding them in progression toward degree;
9. Assist with the planning and implementation of clinical and lab teaching and learning for the assigned course(s);
10. Write letters of recommendation as requested by students or alumni of the Program;
11. Participate in relevant professional development activities to stay abreast in the field of nursing, and as required for the maintenance of professional licensure.

Service Responsibilities

1. Contribute to a collaborative and collegial working atmosphere within the Program and the College, supporting the stated missions, philosophies and goals;
2. Participate in faculty development and training;
3. Employ communication systems, technologies, and policies in service of the smooth operation of the institution;
4. Adhere to provisions described within the Faculty Guidebook and Faculty Handbook;
5. Serve on college-wide, faculty, and departmental committees, as needed.

Research Responsibilities

1. Encourage and support research and innovation in nursing;
2. Foster a culture of continuous improvement and evidence-based decision-making;
3. Seek grant opportunities and/or partnerships to enhance research initiatives;
4. Maintain an innovative approach to course delivery, meeting students where they are.

EXPECTED RESULTS:

The Nursing Faculty will provide an opportunity for nursing students to complete course student learning necessary to fulfill requirements for eligibility to sit for the NCLEX-RN examination.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

Supervise and mentor nursing students in classroom, clinical, and laboratory settings.

CONTACTS:

• Maintain verbal, written, and/or electronic communication with current and potential nursing students.
• Communicate with alumni for program feedback and support.
• Establish and maintain community connections.

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS NECESSARY TO REACH ACCEPTABLE PERFORMANCE:

• Hold an advanced degree in Nursing; e.g., earned master’s degree in nursing, or possess an earned doctorate in nursing.
• Hold an unencumbered Massachusetts Registered Nurse license in good standing.
• Possess a minimum of two years full-time nursing experience (or its equivalent) within the last five years with evidence of clinical competence in the area of clinical instruction.
• Maintain expertise appropriate to teaching responsibilities.
• Documented clinical experience in nursing specialty of pediatrics, women’s health, and/or psychiatric nursing.
• Provide documentation of current Healthcare Provider CPR requirements for clinical agencies.
• Provide documentation of current health care requirements as required by the State of Massachusetts and assigned clinical agencies.

Salary Range: $70,000-$72,000

evaluation plan for the Bachelor of Science in Nursing Programs.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES:

Faculty shall:

Teaching Responsibilities:

1. Promote high standards of academic achievement and integrity in assigned courses;
2. Implement established course syllabi or develop new syllabi in accordance with College standards;
3. Harmonize course content among sections of the same course;
4. Review student work and report grades to students on a timely basis;
5. Maintain documentation according to college and program policy;
6. Engage in continuing development of effective instructional strategies;
7. Hold regular office hours for student conferences;
8. Maintain a portfolio of student advisees, guiding them in progression toward degree;
9. Assist with the planning and implementation of clinical and lab teaching and learning for the assigned course(s);
10. Write letters of recommendation as requested by students or alumni of the Program;
11. Participate in relevant professional development activities to stay abreast in the field of nursing, and as required for the maintenance of professional licensure.

Service Responsibilities

1. Contribute to a collaborative and collegial working atmosphere within the Program and the College, supporting the stated missions, philosophies and goals;
2. Participate in faculty development and training;
3. Employ communication systems, technologies, and policies in service of the smooth operation of the institution;
4. Adhere to provisions described within the Faculty Guidebook and Faculty Handbook;
5. Serve on college-wide, faculty, and departmental committees, as needed.

Research Responsibilities

1. Encourage and support research and innovation in nursing;
2. Foster a culture of continuous improvement and evidence-based decision-making;
3. Seek grant opportunities and/or partnerships to enhance research initiatives;
4. Maintain an innovative approach to course delivery, meeting students where they are.

EXPECTED RESULTS:

The Nursing Faculty will provide an opportunity for nursing students to complete course student learning necessary to fulfill requirements for eligibility to sit for the NCLEX-RN examination.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

Supervise and mentor nursing students in classroom, clinical, and laboratory settings.

CONTACTS:

• Maintain verbal, written, and/or electronic communication with current and potential nursing students.
• Communicate with alumni for program feedback and support.
• Establish and maintain community connections.

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS NECESSARY TO REACH ACCEPTABLE PERFORMANCE:

• Hold an advanced degree in Nursing; e.g., earned master’s degree in nursing, or possess an earned doctorate in nursing.
• Hold an unencumbered Massachusetts Registered Nurse license in good standing.
• Possess a minimum of two years full-time nursing experience (or its equivalent) within the last five years with evidence of clinical competence in the area of clinical instruction.
• Maintain expertise appropriate to teaching responsibilities.
• Documented clinical experience in nursing specialty of pediatrics, women’s health, and/or psychiatric nursing.
• Provide documentation of current Healthcare Provider CPR requirements for clinical agencies.
• Provide documentation of current health care requirements as required by the State of Massachusetts and assigned clinical agencies.

Salary Range: $70,000-$72,000